Hometown Has-Beens

This week's episode features Banks County Legends, former coaches, Dennis Marlow and Doug Thacker. The Has-Beens talk with both coaches about their paths in life that led them to coaching, stories from back in the day, and so much more. We thoroughly enjoyed having these two join us on the podcast and hope you enjoy it! This episode has video to accompany the podcast over on our YouTube channel ....

This week the Has-Beens discuss parades, gingerbread houses, the local elf, police scanners, and Ben's lawn mower, while Chris quotes Elf. The episode also features a segment of 'Would You Rather' that is worth the listen. As mentioned on the podcast this is the last episode of 2024. We will be back in a few weeks to kick off the new year with a "legen - wait for it - dary" episode! See you in 202...

Another tripod this week with Ryan, Chris, and Jason bringing you discussions and stories. The Has-Beens talk about chickens, Thanksgiving gatherings, Christmas complaints, gift giving, Disney, taking your kids places and Chris constantly quotes movies and tv shows. Don't forget about our sale on all Has-Beens merch! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hometown Has-Beens merchandise ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ....

This week the Has-Beens are in rare form for the first ever late night recording of the podcast, this made for a very entertaining episode. The Has-Beens discuss velvet sweatpants, Ryan’s unfortunate battle with a stomach bug, Ben’s new pet peeve, Nashville, random movies/shows, being overconfident, and sports. This episode features another installment of “Real Unsung Heroes” so stick around to he...

This week the Has-Beens are bringing fans what they've requested from the early days of the podcast. Jason and Anna sit down for the first ever Wife Takeover on Hometown Has-Beens. The couple plays couple's trivia, discuss what it's like being married to a Has-Been, moving to a smalltown, share shopping stories, life stats, and more. Although the episode lacks mispronounced words from Chris, Ben's...

This week is a tripod with Ryan, Chris, & Jason bringing the stories and laughs. The three Has-Beens discuss Wal Mart encounters, Little Debbie snacks, why Chris loses every argument, and they debate the need for the department store greeters. This week features a new segment "Life Stats" which derives from Ben's desire to have statistics on random things in life. You will also hear two more R...

This week the Has-Beens talk about Peanut the Squirrel, Peanut the Handyman, the pros and cons of living in a small town, and everything in between. Stick around after the outro for an extra story that might be embarrassing for Chris. Our sponsor this week is Sports Will Save Us All hosted by Sasha Graham. Check out the podcast with the links below: ⁠Sports Will Save Us All Website⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠ Listen on...

This week the Has-Beens are bringing you another laughter filled episode discussing pet peeves. Everything from bad grammar to complaining about things that are your fault. This week features a new segment called "Real Unsung Heroes" which gets its inspiration from the Real Men of Genius commercials aired in the 2000s. We now have long sleeve tees, hoodies, and sweatshirts available on our website...

This week is somewhat Halloween themed. The Has-Beens discuss moments they've been scared, scary movies, haunted houses, parenting on a budget, and Chris talks about Pinterest. As always there is a lot of laughter and tangents included. We now have long sleeve tees, hoodies, and sweatshirts available on our website! Click the link to shop ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hometown Has-Beens merchandise ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

This week the Has-Beens critique the work of meteorologists. Other topics that are discussed include: toilet paper mishaps, approaching middle aged, shows our wives watch, and birthday party entertainment. We now have long sleeve tees, hoodies, and sweatshirts available on our website! Click the link to shop ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hometown Has-Beens merchandise ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Don't forget our Kandy Park...

On this episode the Has-Beens fulfill a fan request and discuss a couple of conspiracy theories, which they know very little about. The guys give their take on these theories, share a few stories, and Ryan reveals that he financially supported a cult recently. We now have long sleeve tees, hoodies, and sweatshirts available on our website! Click the link to shop ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hometown Has-Beens me...

This week the Has-Beens sit down with the most popular man in Banks County, Kandy Parks. Kandy answers questions from the Has-Beens and tells stories about his years of involvement in BCHS athletics, his tennis abilities, the basketball court being named after him, and all of the shenanigans along the way. This is an episode listeners have been asking for since the podcast began and it does not di...

This week the Has-Beens are joined by contest winner Jeremy Steinacher. The Hollywood born guest gives the Has-Beens a lesson on California and moving across the country. The five man team also discuss recent injuries they've received, try an experiment to see how well their phones listen, and Chris quotes random movies without any context. We now have long sleeve tees, hoodies, and sweatshirts av...

Three man pod this week as Ryan, Chris, & Jason discuss events you don’t want to attend, announcing things on social media, what not to do at church, how previous generations are so much tougher, and things Ryan won’t pray for. Shoutout to Andrew Ferguson for creating our bingo card for the recent Has-Beens Bingo contest! Also shoutout to Jordan at Lula Custom Creations for providing the hats...

In a special edition of Hometown Has-Beens, you will hear the unreleased 'Pilot Episode' of the podcast. It was this test drive of the podcast that led us to start Hometown Has-Beens. We have gotten better since this recording, but the content will still bring a laugh. This week the winner of the five star rating & review contest is announced. The Has-Beens discuss lessons learned from...

Another 3-man pod today. Ben, Ryan, and Jason are podcasting and watching their children at the same time, hence the Daddy Daycare title. They recap Jason’s annual wiffle ball tournament, SHAPOW. If you’re not interested in that, it ends at around 20:30. Then the Has-Beens discuss the reachers and settlers in relationships, how their wives are too good for them, their failures as husbands, and a n...

This week the Has-Beens discuss the movie theater experience, going to the mall, parking lot encounters, and laughing at inappropriate times. Ryan might tell a story that has already been told on the podcast but Ben, Chris, and Jason are none the wiser. Stump the Superfan: The Office edition returns this episode as well! Don't forget to check out our website, www.hometownhasbeens.com, to conta...

Today the Has-Beens are joined by Forrest Garner, the first ever guest on the podcast. They discuss Forrest's impressive high school stats, Ryan's illogical confidence in his abilities, fighting animals...again, ghosts, and a tad bit of UFO talk. Although Forrest is a first time guest, he fits right in with the Has-Beens. The episode is a little longer than normal which means, more time fo...

It's a 3 man team yet again as Ryan is on paternity leave. The remaining Has-Beens talk about shows they watch with their kids, shows from their childhood, baseball movies, a phone call with Ryan as he is taking care of 3 children, part time jobs, and how Ben and Jason wear the same shirt frequently. This week features the return of "Is it manly?" Don't forget to check out our we...

Another week with a 3 man team, as Chris is dealing with some monsters. The Has-Beens discuss Ben's vacation, Buc-ee's, bidets, arguing over where to eat, and another round of is it manly. This episode features the podcast's first recorded phone call to an unsuspecting Chris. Don't forget to check out our website, www.hometownhasbeens.com, to contact us and get your very own ⁠⁠⁠ Ho...

This week features a 3 man team, with Ben out of town. The remaining Has-Beens jump around a bit and discuss eating habits, another fishing story from Chris, unnecessary tipping, a 4th of July mishap, and a new segment titled "Something About Ben." We promise it is worth hanging around to hear this new segment. Don't forget to check out our website, www.hometownhasbeens.com, to conta...

This week The Has-Beens talk about life hacks, the dreadful family drive thru experience, and fighting animals in a death match. Ryan teams up with an AI for a rap that is worth the listen and Jason takes on more trivia questions in the 3rd round of Stump the Superfan, The Office Edition. Don't forget to check out our website, www.hometownhasbeens.com, to contact us and get your very own ⁠ Hom...

This week The Has-Beens discuss giving up their dreams of becoming professional athletes, windshield wiper installation, a fan suggested topic, and another segment of Stump the Superfan The Office Edition. Don't forget to check out our website, www.hometownhasbeens.com, to contact us and get your very own Hometown Has-Beens merchandise . Follow us on social media. Facebook @Hometown Has-Beens...

This week the Has-Beens discuss the universe getting revenge, scams, yard sales, and auctions. This episode features the first installment of a new segment, Stump The Superfan, The Office edition. Don't forget to check out our website, www.hometownhasbeens.com, to contact us and get your very own ⁠ Hometown Has-Beens merchandise ⁠ . Follow us on social media. Facebook @Hometown Has-Beens Insta...

The Has-Beens discuss Facebook marketplace, the financial challenges of newlyweds, and a plethora of stories. This week massages were the topic of the "Is it manly" segment. Don't forget to check out our website, www.hometownhasbeens.com, to contact us and get your very own ⁠ Hometown Has-Beens merchandise ⁠ . Follow us on social media. Facebook @Hometown Has-Beens Instagram @Hometow...